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Bring Your Own Device has increased in popularity, but teachers still face challenges with devices, consistency and support.
Here’s how to create a consistent and easy BYOD program
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BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) has skyrocketed in popularity at Australian schools over the last few years. A 2018 study showed that a third of schools already had their own BYOD policy and 80% of teachers provided opportunities for students to use technology in class.
For students, the perks are endless – they benefit from increased engagement and home-learning opportunities, as well as comfort and familiarity with the device they use to learn on. For schools, the cost of running a BYOD program is significantly lower compared to providing devices for every student.
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“You might have students with iPads, students with Windows or Chromebook devices, and you’ll have students with second-hand devices they got from their older brother or sister that just don’t cut it.
What we try to do is bring some consistency to the classroom”
Kristian Liddiard,
Edunet
According to Kristian Liddiard, general manager – sales at Edunet, one of the biggest challenges for teachers is the huge mixture of devices that students can bring into the classroom.
With its flexible BYOD program, this is one of the issues that Edunet is trying to solve. Rather than asking students to bring anything they have from home, Edunet offers commercial-grade education devices at affordable and discounted rates that are often unavailable through general retail.
“In a situation where students all bring their own devices, a teacher is really forced to teach to the lowest common denominator,” Liddiard says.
“You might have students with iPads, students with Windows or Chromebook devices, and you’ll have students with second-hand devices they got from their older brother or sister that just don’t cut it. What we try to do is bring some consistency to the classroom.”
In addition to its range of devices from leading manufacturers, Edunet provides a BYOD portal that also benefits its users. This includes a school admin portal that’s designed to give complete oversight of the school’s BYOD system. It allows schools to manage devices and view summarised statistics on device type, age, serial number and service history. Schools can also provide support to low-income families and generate coupon codes for families in need.
For parents, Edunet offers a program that guides them through every step of the way, from selecting a device to choosing accessories, connecting to the school’s systems and choosing a payment plan. Edunet’s managing director, Matthew Gordon, says the key aim is to provide technology that’s a “perfect fit for the classroom” and can be easily integrated into the school curriculum.
“Whether you are the principal of a school, an IT coordinator or a school technician, you need a supplier of technology products that does the hard work so you can focus on your job,” Gordon says.
“We want our friendship with schools to last, and we pride ourselves on a professional, reliable and personalised approach.”
If you’re embarking on an assisted BYOD program for the first time, the vast choice of devices and the complex implementation process can be daunting.
To ensure schools have the best technology to suit their needs, Edunet has established partnerships with Lenovo, Asus, Acer, HP, Apple and Microsoft. It provides onsite warranty and insurance support for all its devices and gives schools access to certified technicians who can come onsite to repair devices with genuine parts.
Edunet offers a significant advantage with its affordable pricing. It provides commercial-grade devices and accessories designed exclusively for the education industry. By purchasing in bulk, Edunet is able to keep prices lower than retail prices, which helps families. Additionally, Edunet's superior insurance, warranty and financing support offer added value for schools using its products.
“Whether you’re the principal of a school, an IT coordinator or a school technician, you need a supplier of technology products that does the hard work so you can focus on your job”
Matthew Gordon,
Edunet
According to Gordon, Edunet’s key goal is to maintain a relationship with each school throughout its BYOD journey. Unlike a retail purchase where warranty repair can take weeks or months, Edunet can provide a school with superior support, meaning that devices are often repaired onsite within 24 hours, which is critical to avoiding classroom disruption.
Schools across Australia have already seen the benefit of this constant accessibility, and Officer Secondary College ICT manager Matthew Dodman says the Edunet offering has boosted the school’s technological capabilities significantly.
“At Officer Secondary College, we have partnered with Edunet to provide a streamlined Managed BYOD solution since the school opened in 2015,” Dodman says.
“Not only does Edunet provide a fantastic solution for procurement of devices for our school community, but the after-sales support from their warranty team is leading the way to ensure students have the maximum amount of time with their devices with as little interruption as possible to their learning.
“We couldn’t be happier as a secondary college with the support and assistance Edunet provides our college.”
To find out more about Edunet’s BYOD program and portal, click here.
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Published 17 Apr 2023
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However, managing a BYOD program effectively can be a challenging task. Schools need to find a way to manage a variety of different devices and operating systems and create a consistent online environment in which they have oversight of their students’ work. As a result, schools are increasingly looking externally for support, particularly from platforms that provide consistency, service and simplicity.
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